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      Tawfeeq Travel opens doors of 17th Travel Hub

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      Tawfeeq Travel, Qatar’s leading Travel Management Company has opened the doors to yet another Travel Hub at the Hamad International Airport (HIA) Metro Station. Residents of Qatar and visitors from all over the globe can now experience world class travel services & products while travelling through Qatar’s Hamad International Airport.
      HIA offers global travelers convenient connectivity through its strategic location, with 80% of the world’s population able to connect with the World’s Best Airport through 6-hour flights. Additionally, HIA delivers a mosaic of cultural, retail, and hospitality offerings encompassed in a secure and efficient airport experience.  The new Travel Hub at HIA offers Qatar’s first baggage drop off and storage solution to the travelers. This service is available 07 days a week from 10am till 8pm, Saturday to Thursday with prices starting as low as Qar.30 per day per bag. The storage facility boasts of CCTV monitored rooms with state-of-the-art electronic locks for safety of the baggage which are sealed with tamper proof security seals.   
      Delivery options include transportation of the luggage to your home, office, or any choice of destination in Doha.
      Rehan Ali Syed, CEO of Tawfeeq Travel Group, said “I am extremely delighted on the opening of our 17th outlet offering our customers a unique, new service, delivered by our experienced teams who aim to support Qatar’s vision of welcoming tourist from across the globe. Working closely with Qatar Rail, Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways, and other key strategic partners, we are able to deliver innovative services to customers. We look forward to your visit to explore the wonders of Qatari culture while we make your visit handfree.”  ADVERTISEMENTEstablished in 2009, Tawfeeq Travel Group is a Qatari-owned enterprise which has swiftly emerged as one of the leading companies in the industry and one of Qatar’s most trusted travel advisors. Our mission is to help customers by simplifying their travel planning and making travel delightful. We operate on the core values of Simplicity, Integrity, Innovation and Superior Customer Service.

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      Marriott Bonvoy launches co-branded credit cards with China CITIC Bank

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      Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel programme and marketplace, has announced the launch of three Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Co-branded Credit Cards1, providing residents of mainland China with more exclusive benefits and value-added services. Issued by China CITIC Bank and powered by China UnionPay, the three cards, in three distinct levels, offer cardholders a wide array of benefits, including accelerated earning of Marriott Bonvoy points, which can be redeemed for free nights at more than 8,000 properties around the world.
      “With the Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Co-branded Credit Cards, we are offering the new generation of Chinese travelers easier and more ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points,” said Bart Buiring, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Marriott International Asia Pacific. “Marriott Bonvoy is at the heart of our consumer strategy and our collaboration with China CITIC Bank underscores our hyper-local strategy that focuses on delivering extra value to our members.”
      “As a travel program encompassing a powerful portfolio of 30 global hotel brands, Marriott Bonvoy aims to provide members with unique and diverse travel experiences,” said Lawrence Ng, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Greater China, Marriott International. “By establishing this collaboration with China CITIC Bank, which has deep insights into understanding how Chinese consumers spend, and combining our travel insights of Chinese travelers, we aim to offer a more seamless experience for Cardholders to enjoy Marriott Bonvoy benefits and maximize rewards on their purchases.”
      “China CITIC Bank is delighted to partner with Marriott Bonvoy to launch the first Marriott Bonvoy credit card in China. Consumers who successfully sign up will not only be automatically enrolled in the Marriott Bonvoy travel program, but will also enjoy a wealth of benefits, including related Marriott Bonvoy Elite status. The new card leverages both companies’ strength and rich experience in its respective areas to cater to affluent consumers in China with better travel experiences and financial services.” said a representative from the China CITIC Bank Credit Card Center. “Tapping into the tourism industry’s recovery, our partnership with Marriott Bonvoy will further inspire travel by providing more benefits and world class financial services for potentially millions of cardholders across China.”
      Three Cards, Multiple Benefits*With three distinct card levels—Gold, Platinum and Premium Platinum, the co-branded credit cards are designed to appeal to different types of customers such as millennials, families, and business professionals by offering a wide variety of cardmember benefits.ADVERTISEMENT  Upon activating the Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Gold Card, cardholders are automatically awarded Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status and 5 Elite Night Credits, which accelerates members on their pathway to Elite status. There will be additional benefits — earning 2 points for every RMB 18 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy and 1 point on all other purchases2.  Upon activating the Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Platinum Card, cardholders will enjoy Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, 10 Elite Night Credits and 1 Free Night Award for a stay of up to 12,500 points3. There will be additional benefits — earning 2 points for every RMB 10 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy and 1 point on all other purchases2.  Upon activating the Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Premium Platinum Card, cardholders will enjoy automatic Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, 15 Elite Night Credits and 2 Free Night Awards, each valued at 35,000 points3. Upon spending RMB 500,000 with the Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Premium Platinum Card within a 12-month period after the card activation, cardholders will be awarded Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status and 1 additional Free Night Award for a stay of up to 35,000 points3. There will be additional benefits — earning 3 points for every RMB 10 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy and 1 point on all other purchases2.
      Marriott Bonvoy has rolled out a series of limited time offers, which give cardholders who apply and activate their Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Co-branded Credit Card between June 28 and August 31 2022 the opportunity to earn more bonus points.
        Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Gold Card cardholders who spend RMB 10,000 within the first three months of card activation can earn 5,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points.  Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Platinum Card cardholders who spend RMB 20,000 within the first three months of card activation can earn 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points  Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Premium Platinum Card cardholders who spend RMB 30,000 within the first three months of card activation can choose to accelerate their way to the Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status or earn 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points.
      More Ways to ExploreCardholders can enjoy an exclusive 10% off on the Club Marriott membership fee4, as well as purchases from the Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques website, a prestigious collection of branded online retail stores offering curated, premium and exclusive products from Marriott Bonvoy’s hotels to enjoy at home. Cardholders can also enjoy up to 20% dining discounts and receive 10% off best available rate on accommodations at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy in China5 (including all managed hotels and selected franchised hotels). In addition, they can travel with fraud and flight delay insurance to improve their travel experience.
      More details about the Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Co-branded Cards are available here.

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      Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announces Make-A-Wish partnership

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      Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce its first global partnership with Make-A-Wish®, after nearly two decades of working closely together at multiple locations across Canada, the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Together, Fairmont and Make-A-Wish are launching a new global program, Wishes Start Here, to provide one-of-a-kind experiences that transform children’s lives and help create lasting memories. Whether it’s transforming a child into a princess, a cowboy, or a chef; providing a dream vacation destination; or simply giving the whole family a special place to stay at the end of their day’s adventures – Wishes Start Here is dedicated to transforming a child’s most cherished dream into a reality, leaving them with incredible memories that will last a lifetime. Over the next three years, Fairmont is committed to making more than 500 children’s wishes come true, while donating €1 million in charitable support.
      “Fairmont and Make-A-Wish have enjoyed a wonderful relationship, hosting many families and their inspiring children for nearly twenty years,” said Mansi Vagt, Global Brand Leader & Vice President Fairmont Brand, Accor. “Our hotels are known for being embedded into the fabric of their communities and the work this incredible organisation does is very near and dear to our hearts. We have been honored to do more than just offer an exciting place to stay, and have worked with the fantastic teams at Make-A-Wish in many of our locations to create unique experiences that turn dreams into a reality for so many children. The magic of one wish can change a life and we’re absolutely delighted to extend this important partnership to our Fairmont hotels globally.”
      Wishes Start Here will officially kick-off with a family celebration and launch of The Ultimate Kids’ Playhouse on July 31st, 2022 at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, in San Diego. In recent years, one of the most favorite wishes by Make-A-Wish children is for a playhouse, and Fairmont, with its expertise in hospitality, has brought the concept to life on the grandest level. Earlier this year, Make-A-Wish children were invited to an ideation session at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, with a mission to design The Ultimate Kids’ Playhouse. The result will be unveiled and opened for real-life fun and enjoyment at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Guests will be invited to explore the custom-built Playhouse, designed entirely by kids, for kids. The Ultimate Kids’ Playhouse includes all the dream elements that Make-A-Wish children wished for – such as oodles of building games, spiral slide, space for endless dancing and a beautiful living room filled with teddies.
      The Ultimate Kids’ Playhouse will remain on-site at Fairmont Grand Del Mar all summer, with tickets available to the public throughout August and September. All ticket proceeds will be donated directly to Make-A-Wish. The Ultimate Kids’ Playhouse will move on to other Fairmont properties in major regions worldwide, allowing families everywhere to experience the magic.“We are thrilled to have strengthened our partnership with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and are excited by their renewed commitment to making an impact on our mission globally – to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses around the world,” said Luciano Manzo, CEO of Make-A-Wish International. “For wish kids and their families, an amazing trip can be a transformative experience and the global Fairmont community is uniquely prepared to help make more wishes come true.’’
      With the goal of granting more than 500 wishes and donating €1 million over this three-year global partnership, Fairmont will introduce several fundraising events at hotels around the world to offer guests the opportunity to join them in their pledge to Make-A-Wish. In addition to The Ultimate Kids’ Playhouse, other exciting initiatives will include pool parties for Make-A-Wish kids, ‘Make a Friend’ Play Dates with Fairmont guests, locals and Make-A-Wish children, and a dedicated ‘Wish Dish’ selection on menus that will include a donation to the foundation. Fairmont colleagues worldwide will also have the chance to contribute more ideas and provide direct support through ongoing events and fundraising activities.ADVERTISEMENT“Team members across Accor are passionate about supporting children’s causes and Fairmont has been continuously motivated by the tireless work of Make-A-Wish and the proven evidence that incorporating wishes as part of a child’s medical plan provides hope and anticipation for the future,” said Ralitza Iordanova, VP Global Brand Partnerships, Accor. “With so many wishes travel-related, we believe Fairmont can play a huge role in making wishes come true. Given the history between our two brands at many of our destinations, strengthening our relationship with Make-A-Wish by expanding it to the global level seems like a natural evolution and a perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact among our communities worldwide.”
      Fairmont and Make-A-Wish began their work together almost 20 years ago. Fairmont originally initiated a program called Room at the Inn in 1993, offering complimentary room nights at its hotels across Canada, to families visiting loved ones in the hospital. This inspired a connection with Make-A-Wish and Fairmont Rooms From the Heart was introduced in 2003. Rooms From the Heart combined an annual donation and a series of wish granting that was supported by a network of colleagues volunteering for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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      Sebastian Ebel to head up TUI

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      TUI’s Supervisory Board has discussed the future set-up of the Executive Board. Current CEO Fritz Joussen had already announced on Friday that he will resign as of 30 September. The Presiding Committee of the Supervisory Board had proposed to appoint the current Chief Financial Officer Sebastian Ebel as the new Chairman of the Executive Board as of 1 October. He is to be succeeded as CFO by Mathias Kiep, previously Group Director Controlling, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations.
      TUI’s Supervisory Board confirmed the Presiding Committee’s proposals today. Sebastian Ebel and Mathias Kiep are appointed for a period of three years with effect from 1 October 2022.
      In addition, the Supervisory Board has decided to extend the appointment of David Burling, Executive Board member responsible for Markets & Airlines, ahead of schedule by two years until 31 May 2026. David Burling will continue to be responsible for the Group’s tour operators and TUI’s airlines. The successful restart of TUI’s tour operator programme after the pandemic is in his proven hands. TUI expects a strong summer business in 2022 and David Burling and his teams in the markets will do everything they can to ensure that guests have a memorable and enjoyable holiday. David Burling has many years of experience in top management and is an internationally versed tourism manager.
      CEO-designate Sebastian Ebel said: “I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for their trust. Our guests and TUI’s 50,000 colleagues are an enormous motivation for me. We still have some homework to do in dealing with the Corona effects, but above all I see many opportunities for TUI. With the strong TUI team and our partners – the destinations, the hoteliers and the travel agencies – we will grow profitably again and together lead TUI to new successes. I would like to thank Fritz Joussen for his close and trusting cooperation. He saved TUI from split up, formed a new international Group and led the company safely through the Corona crisis with full energy. I am now looking forward to taking over from him and leading TUI into the next phase.”
      Last Friday, the company had already reported on Fritz Joussen’s decision as well as the succession planning of the Supervisory Board Presidium – including quotes from Supervisory Board Chairman Dr Dieter Zetsche and from Fritz Joussen.ADVERTISEMENT

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      IMEX America honoured at AEO Awards

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      The IMEX Group has won Best International Show – Americas at the recent AEO Excellence Awards. The awards, held last Friday (24 June), honoured IMEX America 2021 which took place in November last year at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
      Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, explains why the show was a milestone moment for the team and the wider industry: “IMEX America 2021 was our first show in over two years and enabled us to reunite with our events industry family – we’re delighted to commemorate it with this award.
      “IMEX America was the first international event on American soil after the US government lifted travel restrictions – in fact, the show took place on the day the borders opened.
      “Organising a show under these challenging conditions took a Herculean effort from the team, but the appreciation and elation of the global industry who joined us onsite made it all worthwhile.”
      Registration has formally opened for IMEX America, October 11 – 13 2022 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.ADVERTISEMENT

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      Corporate events professionals invited to new IMEX event

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      Corporate event planners and meeting directors are being invited to continue the strategic conversation that was started at IMEX in Frankfurt’s recent in-person Exclusively Corporate.
      A free, virtual event on June 28 will be headed by Google Events Strategic Solutions Lead, Megan Henshall, who will pose the same question asked by Google’s events team: ‘How might we create spaces for exploration and innovation to occur?’
      Henshall will explain how the Google Experience Institute (Xi) defines and applies exploration to intentionally unlock and engender innovation across the business’s events portfolio. She’ll be sharing dozens of insights gleaned during her career at Google, whose mission is to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.
      This interactive, virtual Exclusively Corporate will also focus on how to build diverse communities while engaging them with empathy and curiosity. Henshall will discuss the power of passion and how it actively plays into community growth and connection.
      The 3-hour session will also reveal how work at Xi ignited a new project on neuro-inclusion in events. The day will conclude with an open call for participants to collaborate and learn how to elevate the power and impact of events by designing them around the varied and diverse neurological needs of attendees. Neuro-inclusion recognises that people experience the world in different ways and that no single way is either right or wrong, just different.ADVERTISEMENTRegistration is free and NOT dependent on having attended IMEX’s Exclusively Corporate in May. All inhouse, corporate meetings and events planners are welcome, and the session will be recorded.

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      Caesar Campbell to Chair Turks & Caicos Tourist Board

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      The government of Turks and Caicos has announced the appointment of Caesar Campbell as the Chairman of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board.
      A graduate of Stony Brook University and New York University with an MSc in Economics and Public Finance, Campbell brings a wealth of expertise in the hospitality industry, having held senior executive positions in both the public and private sectors in North America and the Caribbean.
      His experience includes assignments with the Jamaica Tourist Board, the all-inclusive resort chain, SuperClubs, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), and started CHC Travel Marketing, U.S.A.
      In making the announcement, the Honorable Minister of Tourism, Ms. Josephine Connolly, said, “Caesar Campbell is uniquely qualified to Chair our Tourist Board. He has worked successfully in every sector of our tourism industry in the capacity of Director of Tourism for the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, the Executive Director of the Turks and Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association, President of the Airport Operators Committee and owns Olympia DMC, which manages hotels and hospitality-related companies. He is the recipient of several awards, including the TCHTA’s Small Hotel Executive of the Year by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, the Turks and Caicos Leading Management Destination twice, and the Caribbean’s Leading Destination Company, World Travel Awards”. “Caesar is highly respected in his field. His appointment marks a new chapter in our country’s tourism industry,” she continued.
      In a brief statement, Campbell expressed gratitude for the confidence the government of theTurks and Caicos has placed in him with this appointment as Chairman of the island’s Tourist Board.ADVERTISEMENTBut, he also said, “the Covid-19 pandemic imposed itself on the tourism industry worldwide, and last two years have been challenging. Post covid travel will inevitably be different, and competition will be fierce. Consequently, at the Tourist Board, we will need innovation and collaboration to ensure we grow our business, and I am excited to engage with all our stakeholders for us to become a more resilient and sustainable destination.”
      Of Jamaican heritage, Campbell has lived in the Turks and Caicos for the past 25 years and manages and operates Hotel La Vista Azul and The Tides, a new hotel in Grace Bay. He is the father of a daughter and son.
      Turks & Caicos Islands is currently nominated as Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2022, Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2022, Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2022, Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2022, Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board 2022 and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2022 by World Travel Awards.

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      Booking.com launches stay at Wembley Stadium

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      Booking.com is kicking off the summer with a spectacular Pitch View Penthouse at Wembley Stadium, for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ Final. The football-themed penthouse will be bookable as a one-night-only sleepover experience, for two lucky guests, at the final on Sunday 31 July, plus best view seats to the game.
      Booking.com is the Official Accommodation Booking Partner of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™, which takes place across nine cities in England, from 6 –31 July, with the final being played at Wembley Stadium in London.
      With just nine days until the start of the tournament, stunning computer-generated 3D images of how the Pitch View Penthouse will look, have been released, to give both seasoned fans and those considering their first foray to a football stadium, a taste of this atmospheric apartment.
      The Penthouse can now be viewed online, and will become bookable, at a reservation fee of just £20.22, on 6 July at 10am BST, the same day as England kick off against Austria in the opening match of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™.
      On entering Booking.com’s Pitch View Penthouse, guests will be greeted by the sound of cheering crowds, emulating the adulation players hear when they are walking out onto the pitch. The space then opens up into an eye-catching pitch-themed bedroom and living area.  In addition, the amazing penthouse has its own private balcony, with the best seats in the house, giving guests a stunning vantage point to watch the final.  ADVERTISEMENTThe ultimate overnight football experience will kick off with a chauffeured drive to Wembley Stadium, where they will be met and taken on a behind-the-scenes stadium tour. Booking.com ambassador and former England player Karen Carney, will also be on hand to welcome the guests to the exclusive Booking.com Pitch View Penthouse.
      The lucky guests will enjoy VIP hospitality at the Pitch View Penthouse, and all the live match action from their private terrace; before retreating for the night, surrounded by unhindered views of the pitch, in this once in a lifetime experience. The morning after the final, guests will be invited to an exclusive pitch-side breakfast.
      Arjan Dijk, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Booking.com, said: “We’re so excited to be listing this incredible ultimate football stay experience for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ Final. Creating these memorable moments and first time experiences is so important to us at Booking.com. The Pitch View Penthouse at Wembley will be the perfect place for guests to enjoy a special night, at what is set to be a fantastic football tournament.  We believe travel enriches people’s lives, especially live sport events which inspire more people to experience the world around them, and I’m sure UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ will provide many unforgettable moments for football fans in Europe and around the world.”
      Booking.com’s partnership with the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ is part of the travel brand’s global strategic partnership with the Union of European Football Associations, in which Booking.com is the exclusive accommodation booking partner for all UEFA National Team Football events.

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